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Here's our Buy to let tips

Make sure that you know the regulations for things like gas certificates and electrical safety

Drew started to rent out his first flat a few years agoComment added May 17

Haggle with the letting agent and don’t take the first quote you get

John rents out his flat in Leeds, he managed to negotiate a better rate with the agentComment added June 17

Think about the type of tenant you want to attract, not just how nice the property is

Emma rents out a property in Edinburgh to a young professional coupleComment added March 17

Add your signposting title here…Investing to help save for a property

If you are thinking of building a property portfolio, taking out an investment could help you raise the capital to do this. You must be happy to leave your investment for longer than 5 years. With NatWest Invest you can invest:

From just £500

With a monthly contribution of £50

Into a Stocks and Shares ISA

Transfers from existing ISAs allowed. The value of investments can fall as well as rise, and you may not get back the full amount you invest. Eligibility criteria apply.